Hi. I know this might be a bit cheeky but as I have asked in my question I have 2 balloon plants and I would like to print how to grow these from the seed pods. Hoping you can help. many thanks
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What is wrong with my verbena?
You can deadhead old or dead growth. That will be fine. Those are pollinated flowers, and will turn into seed pods if left on. This article will help you with the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/balloon-flower/growing-balloon-flowers.htm
The verbena appears to need fertilization. This article will help you to care for them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/verbena/growing-verbena-plants.htm
Once the flower has bloomed & is finished, should it be removed from the plant?
Yes, you can take these dead flowers off at any time. Just remove the stem close to the soil level. This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/balloon-flower/growing-balloon-flowers.htm
All plants produce food through photosynthesis:
https://ssec.si.edu/stemvisions-blog/what-photosynthesis
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/balloon-flower/growing-balloon-flowers.htm
My neighbor gave me this plant & just called it a bubble gum plant because the bud looks like a chewed piece of bubble gum. I would like to know the name of the plant.
It's a balloon plant. Here is care information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/balloon-flower/growing-balloon-flowers.htm
Unfortunately, your photo did not come through.
It sounds like the roots were disturbed while planting. This will lead to transplant shock, which can be exacerbated by overwatering in compensation for heat.
Transplants should be done in Spring to avoid heat shock.
As of now, caring for the plant and making sure to not over water will be the best course of action. There are a few things that you can try to mitigate transplant shock but these are no guarantee to the survival of the plant.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/balloon-flower/growing-balloon-flowers.htm
I had my platycodon planted in soil that wasn't well draining (new to gardening). The leaves turned yellow so I moved them to soil that drained better but I believe they are struggling to survive. If they die due to too much water will they still return the following year?
No. If they die, that will be it. Unfortunately, your photo did not come through, so I am unable to assess the damage. If there is still some life to them, you could try a fungicide with copper in it. It may or may not kill the infection. It is worth noting that they do not like to be disturbed once they are in ground, so any time that this is done you can expect them to be very unhealthy until they are able to establish again.
Regardless, you should treat the area before replanting, or planting anything else in the spot.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/balloon-flower/growing-balloon-flowers.htm